Car Hire at Ottawa airport (YOW)

The car rental counters are located on level 1 of the parking lot in front of the terminal and operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 1:00 am and weekends from 7:00 am to 1:00 am.

1. Alamo/National (Tel +1 613 737 7023)
2. Avis (Tel +1 613 739 3334)
3. Budget (Tel +1 613 521 4844)
4. Enterprise (Tel +1 613 248 0005)
5. Hertz/Thrifty (Tel +1 613 521 3332)

Latest updates: June 30, 2024

1. Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.
 
2. Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.
 
3. Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.
 
4. Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.
 
5. Know the procedure to follow in case of starring in or suffering a traffic accident.